Location: Greater London (Hybrid working – office-based with flexibility for remote working)
Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible
Team: Adult Social Care – Hospital Discharge Team
Job Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist – Social Care Qualified to join a busy Adult Social Care Hospital Discharge Team in Greater London.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake Care Act 2014 and strengths-based occupational therapy assessments, focusing on independence, wellbeing and prevention.
- Assess residents' functional abilities, moving and handling requirements, risks and rehabilitation needs.
- Identify appropriate equipment, assistive technology and adaptations to facilitate safe discharge.
- Develop outcome-focused support plans that promote independence and minimise the need for long-term care where appropriate.
- Support safe and timely discharges from acute hospitals, community hospitals and intermediate care settings.
- Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues, social workers, therapists, nursing staff and community providers.
- Participate in daily discharge planning meetings and multidisciplinary discussions.
- Provide hospital duty cover, responding to urgent referrals and escalated cases affecting hospital flow.
- Undertake same-day assessments where occupational therapy intervention is required to facilitate discharge.
- Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues on complex functional assessments, risk management and occupational therapy interventions.
Essential Experience and Requirements
- Relevant Occupational Therapy qualification.
- Previous experience working within a fast-paced hospital discharge team.
- Experience undertaking functional and strengths-based assessments.
- Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways.
- Experience assessing moving and handling needs, equipment and adaptations.
- Ability to manage urgent referrals and work effectively under pressure.
- Excellent multidisciplinary working and communication skills.
- Must have a Uk passport or a full right to work in the UK.
If you are an experienced Social Care Occupational Therapist with a strong hospital discharge background and are available for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Occupational Therapist - Social Care Qualified in City of London employer: LinsCare
Join our dedicated team in Colindale, London, where we prioritise a supportive and collaborative work culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in Adult Social Care. We offer competitive rates, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a commitment to person-centred practices that promote independence and wellbeing for both staff and residents. Experience the satisfaction of working in a role that truly values your expertise and fosters growth within a vibrant community.
